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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,732.67, 13,099.68 and 2,889.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,732.67, 13,099.68 and 2,889.27 is: 4,334.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,732.67 : 13,099.68 = 2,889.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,732.67/13,099.68 = 2,889.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,732.67x = 13,099.68 × 2,889.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,732.67x = 37,848,512.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,848,512.43/8,732.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,334.13

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